The Board denied the veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 20 percent for residuals of cold injury to both her right and left feet, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and other medical records showed no significant impairment beyond what is already covered by the current 20% ratings, with no tissue loss, color changes, or X-ray abnormalities (such as osteoporosis, subauricular punched out lesions, or osteoarthritis).
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of cold injury to the right foot, residuals of cold injury to the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0808230
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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